Features of science Flashcards

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what are paradigms?

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shared assumptions and agreed methods within scientific discipline

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what is a paradigm shift?

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scientific revolution

change in dominant theory of scientific discipline

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3
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what is theory construction?

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done through gathering evidence from direct observation

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what is hypothesis testing?

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produce clear and precise hypothesis to test validity of theory

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what is falsifiability?

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  • idea that theory can’t be considered scientific unless it admits to possibility of being untrue/ false
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what is replicability?

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extent that scientific procedure/ findings can be replicated by others

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what is objectivity?

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all sources of personal bias minimised so as not to distort researcher process

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what is empirical method?

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scientific approaches based on gathering evidence through direct observation/ experiences

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